subtraction
How many syllables in subtraction?
There are 3 syllables in the word subtraction.How to pronounce subtraction:
Synonyms for subtraction:
arithmetic operation
decline
deduction
drop
minus
reduction
Antonyms for subtraction:
accession
addition
confusion
development
enlargement
expansion
growth
increase
rise
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- inhuman
- eventful
- sparingly
- flattering
- disbelieve
- arrogate
- frustrating
- useable
- scaling-down
- procedure
- clemency
- tormenting
- salient
- quotation
- correctness
- almighty
- expurgate
- kidnapper
- confluence
- wherefore
- perfectly
- Cametra
- effluent
- unbutton
- meandering
- dreariness
- underhand
- demeanour
- alima
- obeisance
- therewith
- alala
- certify
- presages
- quieten
- awesomely
- sodomize
- nondescript
- retable
- morosely
- poinsettia
- gormandize
- offhanded
- discovered
- deforest
- beatific
- Ethelwulf
- benefice
- sinuous
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Syllable Fun Fact
The historical evolution of English has led to the silent 'e' and other silent letters, complicating syllable identification and pronunciation.
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